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Here at Lovitt’s Coatings, we do not make it a secret how much we love wood homes and log cabins and making them look spectacular . Is there anything better than the warmth and glow of a beautifully constructed wood wall? It has a charm and

Coating and finishing wood is an essential part of any woodworking project. Whether you are building a bench or the staining on a wood home , coatings protect the wood’s surface. Without a finish, wood can dry, crack, deteriorate, or, if exposed

There is nothing more beautiful than a warm log home or wood house perched back in a Washington forest or above a wide open field. But anyone familiar with wood homes knows the one thing that can ruin this picture – wood rot. When moisture and fungi permeate the wood, it can cause devastating damage. Because wood is porous, when water molecules get in, they can damage the wood as it expands and contracts with the temperature. Fungi, which thrives in warm, damp conditions, then moves in, slowly digesting the wood, leading to decay and rot. This is a horrible scenario for any wood homeowner – so what to do about it? Thankfully, there are some preventative measures you can take to prevent wood rot in your home, such as applying wood coating and finish.

The coating or finish on wood is one of the most important parts of a log home or wood house. A wood coating applies a protective layer to what would otherwise be bare wood. While wood is beautiful, it is susceptible to rotting, water damage or deteriorating. Because there are many types of wood in log homes, there are also many types of wood coatings.

To protect a wood deck, remember: wood is organic. It lived and breathed. The tissue it developed is an extension of the natural world, which is susceptible to decomposition and decay.  Not to be a downer, but you, yourself, are no

It's that time. You need to stain a deck, fence, or whatever it may be. Whether it's your annual coat or something more frequent (you overachiever), the question has probably dawned on you: Can you stain wood if it's wet?  The answer